The story of the Royal Air Force from 1917 to the twenty-first century, narrated by actor Richard Todd. The history of the Royal Air Force is one of men & their deeds, their courage & their foresight, & above all, their sacrifices & their triumphs over seemingly insurmountable obstacles. This DVD collection explores the history of the Royal Air Force from 1917 through to the 21st century, &

Includes:: aircraft from the Sopwith Camel to the Eurofighter, & the many roles undertaken by the RAF, including their offensives during The First World War, The Second World War, Malaya, Aden, The Middle East, The Falklands Campaign, the Gulf War, Bosnia & the former Yugoslavia. This history of the Royal Air Force is a record of the unconquerable spirit of the men, the aircraft & the development, over the course of the 20th century, of the finest air force in the world. Completing this collection is the story of the Dambusters Raid, one of the most daring & successful RAF missions of the Second World War.

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The Ryder Cup is one of the world's most prestigious sporting contests. Fiercely fought every two years, it uniquely pits teams from two golfing giants
- Europe & the USA
- against each other in a sport that is more usually associated with individual play. But this is no exhibition match
- nothing short of glory & national pride is at stake. The best players from both sides of the Atlantic fight for a place on their respective teams & team captaincy is a major responsibility. The TV coverage & audience expectation that goes with each Ryder Cup propels the event onto the front pages of the world's press, creating unrivalled excitement for spectators & fever-pitch pressure for the world's greatest players. This beautifully illustrated new book tells the full story of this great tournament, from its beginnings in 1927 when Great Britain played the USA for a trophy provided by seed merchant Samuel Ryder, to the post-war dominance of the US team, to the introduction of European golfers into the GB & Ireland team in the late 1970s, to the titanic, see-saw struggles of the modern day. It looks at each of the Ryder Cups, & features the great players, pairings, captains & courses along the way. A book for sports fans everywhere, The Ryder Cup is the definitive official history chronicling the excitement & prestige of this global sporting event.


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Tour de France: The Complete History of the World's Greatest Cycle Race plots the evolution of this great event, covering every Tour up to the milestone 100th running of the race in 2013. It features legends such as Jacques Anquetil, Eddie Merckx, Miguel Indurain, seven-time winner Lance Armstrong & the new generation of riders such as Alberto Contador & British heroes Bradley Wiggins & Mark Cavendish. Covering every aspect of the Tour from its beginnings & early heroes to its incredible feats of endurance & fierce rivalries, this is the complete history of one of the world's greatest sporting events. ...

History is a rich, varied & fascinating subject, so it's rare to find the whole lot in one book...until now. The History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks pulls it all together, from the world's earliest civilizations in 3500 BC to the founding of the United Nations in 1945, passing by the likes of Charlemagne, the Ottoman Empire & the Crimean War, to name a few. Here's your chance to introduce yourself to the full spectrum of world history, & discover just how the modern world came to be. ...

Books History Books History is a rich, varied & fascinating subject, so it's rare to find the whole lot in one book...until now. The History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks pulls it all together, from the world's earliest civilizations in 3500 BC to the founding of the United Nations in 1945, passing by the likes of Charlemagne, the Ottoman Empire & the Crimean War, to name a few. Here's your chance to introduce yourself to the full spectrum of world history, & discover just how the modern world came to be. The History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks is a concise history of the world which leaves no stone unturned & shows us how it all fits together. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781782437079 • Author: Emma Marriott • Publisher: Michael O' Mara Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 192 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 13 x 1.3cm ...

Details: Photographic History of War 1 examines the causes of the conflict & charts its course on all the major fronts.
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Remake of the 1986 cult horror classic. Jim Halsey & Grace Andrews (Zachary Knighton & Sophia Bush) are a young couple on a road trip across country who decide to help a hitchhiker, John Ryder (Sean Bean), caught in a downpour. Unfortunately, the hitc ...

Still haunted by the frightening events of his past, Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell) goes back to confront his demons. Joined by his girlfriend, Maggie (Kari Wuhrer), the pair soon find themselves travelling down the same desolate stretch of West Texas road ...

One Thursday lunchtime the Earth gets unexpectedly demolished to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. For Arthur Dent, who has only had his house demolished that morning, this seems already to be more than he can cope with. Sadly, however, the weekend has only just begun, & the galaxy is a very strange & startling place. Join the adventures of Arthur in this fantastic box set with all 5 of the books in the Hitchhiker Trilogy. ...